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Apple Cider Gingersnap Cookies

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Spice up your holiday baking with Apple Cider Gingersnap Cookies, a delightful twist on the classic favorite! These chewy, flavorful cookies blend the warm spices of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with the natural sweetness of apple sauce and the tangy richness of apple cider. The apple sauce keeps the cookies moist, while the apple cider enhances the depth of flavor, creating a perfectly balanced treat. Rolled in sugar and baked to perfection, these cookies are a must-have for cookie swaps, holiday dessert trays, or cozy afternoons with a warm cup of cider. Each bite offers a tender texture and a burst of holiday cheer, making them a seasonal favorite that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup apple cider
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/3 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

Step 1
In a mixing bowl, mix together butter and 1 cup sugar on high speed until light & fluffy. Add in apple sauce, apple cider, molasses, egg & vanilla and mix until combined.
Step 2
In a separate bowl whisk together the remaining ingredients and then incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in small batches and mix until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a shallow dish. Using a cookie scoop, divide the dough into balls, then roll them in sugar to coat evenly. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.